mortification

//ˌmɔː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən//

Meaning

দেহদমন, লজ্জা-অপমান

The practice of disciplining the body through self-denial or suffering; also, a feeling of deep humiliation or embarrassment.

self-denial asceticism humiliation embarrassment

indulgence gratification pride

"Through severe mortification of the flesh, the ascetic hoped to purify his soul."

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